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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 419.22 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 419.22 and 220.87 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 419.22 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/419.22 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 419.22 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 92,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,593.12/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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