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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 418.74 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 418.74 and 220.33 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 418.74 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/418.74 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 418.74 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 92,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,260.98/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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