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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 304.32 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 304.32 and 215.43 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 304.32 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/304.32 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 304.32 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 65,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,559.66/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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