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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 304.12 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 304.12 and 216.06 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 304.12 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/304.12 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 304.12 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 65,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707.30/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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