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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 330.88 and 205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 330.88 and 205.10 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 330.88 = 205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/330.88 = 205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 330.88 × 205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 67,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863.49/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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