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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 304.01 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 304.01 and 209.27 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 304.01 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/304.01 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 304.01 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 63,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,620.67/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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