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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 305.28 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 305.28 and 201.48 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 305.28 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/305.28 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 305.28 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 61,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,507.81/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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