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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 332.67 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 332.67 and 202.14 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 332.67 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/332.67 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 332.67 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 67,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,245.91/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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