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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 332.16 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 332.16 and 203.04 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 332.16 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/332.16 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 332.16 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 67,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,441.77/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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