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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 418.91 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 418.91 and 220.66 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 418.91 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/418.91 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 418.91 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 92,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,434.53/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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