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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 308.38 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 308.38 and 220.82 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 308.38 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/308.38 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 308.38 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 68,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,096.47/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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