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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 303.12 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 303.12 and 219.84 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 303.12 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/303.12 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 303.12 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 66,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,637.90/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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