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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 399.98 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 399.98 and 220.20 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 399.98 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/399.98 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 399.98 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 88,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,075.60/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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