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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.98, 419.36 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.98, 419.36 and 220.96 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.98 : 419.36 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.98/419.36 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.98x = 419.36 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.98x = 92,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,661.79/303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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