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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 304.23 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 304.23 and 202.20 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 304.23 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/304.23 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 304.23 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 61,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,515.31/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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