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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 327.96 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 327.96 and 208.62 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 327.96 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/327.96 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 327.96 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 68,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,418.79/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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