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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 417.40 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 417.40 and 220.20 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 417.40 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/417.40 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 417.40 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 91,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,911.48/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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