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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 418.37 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 418.37 and 220.37 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 418.37 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/418.37 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 418.37 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 92,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,195.36/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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