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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 303.36 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 303.36 and 202.56 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 303.36 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/303.36 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 303.36 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 61,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448.60/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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