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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.02 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.02 and 219.51 is: 302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.02 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.02 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.02 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 66,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,735.43/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.35

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