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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 305.03 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 305.03 and 219.26 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 305.03 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/305.03 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 305.03 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 66,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,880.88/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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