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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330.43 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330.43 and 196.98 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330.43 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330.43 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330.43 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 65,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,088.10/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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