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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.30, 309.42 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.30, 309.42 and 220.22 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.30 : 309.42 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.30/309.42 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.30x = 309.42 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.30x = 68,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,140.47/224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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