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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 303.89 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 303.89 and 215.46 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 303.89 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/303.89 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 303.89 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 65,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,475.06/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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