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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 305.28 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 305.28 and 220.69 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 305.28 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/305.28 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 305.28 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 67,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372.24/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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