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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 304.53 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 304.53 and 220.15 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 304.53 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/304.53 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 304.53 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 67,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,041.83/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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