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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 303.94 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 303.94 and 214.20 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 303.94 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/303.94 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 303.94 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 65,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103.95/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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