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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.43, 418.67 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.43, 418.67 and 220.40 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.43 : 418.67 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.43/418.67 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.43x = 418.67 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.43x = 92,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,271.67/303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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