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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 419.43 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 419.43 and 220.83 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 419.43 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/419.43 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 419.43 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 92,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,622.73/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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