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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.45, 308.61 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.45, 308.61 and 220.41 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.45 : 308.61 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.45/308.61 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.45x = 308.61 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.45x = 68,020.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,020.73/223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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