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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 418.87 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 418.87 and 220.84 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 418.87 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/418.87 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 418.87 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 92,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,502.48/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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