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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 417.90 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 417.90 and 220 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 417.90 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/417.90 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 417.90 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 91,938
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,938/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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