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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 304.79 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 304.79 and 209.52 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 304.79 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/304.79 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 304.79 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 63,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,858.55/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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