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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.87 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.87 and 220.58 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.87 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.87 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.87 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 92,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,394.34/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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