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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 304.26 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 304.26 and 220.38 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 304.26 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/304.26 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 304.26 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 67,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,052.82/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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