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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 307.08 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 307.08 and 220.62 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 307.08 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/307.08 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 307.08 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 67,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,747.99/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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