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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.63, 419.18 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.63, 419.18 and 220.59 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.63 : 419.18 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.63/419.18 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.63x = 419.18 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.63x = 92,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,465.81/303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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