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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 310.20 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 310.20 and 220.22 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 310.20 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/310.20 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 310.20 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 68,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,310.69/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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