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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 417.86 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 417.86 and 220.14 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 417.86 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/417.86 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 417.86 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 91,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,987.70/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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