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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 330.22 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 330.22 and 206.78 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 330.22 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/330.22 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 330.22 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 68,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,282.89/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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