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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 418.22 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 418.22 and 220.40 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 418.22 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/418.22 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 418.22 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 92,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,175.63/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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