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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 417.75 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 417.75 and 220.16 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 417.75 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/417.75 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 417.75 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 91,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,971.84/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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