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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 304.92 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 304.92 and 220.16 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 304.92 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/304.92 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 304.92 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 67,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,131.19/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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