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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.90 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.90 and 220.82 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.90 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.90 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.90 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 92,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,501.50/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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