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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 330.56 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 330.56 and 208.85 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 330.56 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/330.56 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 330.56 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 69,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,037.46/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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