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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 327.99 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 327.99 and 219.48 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 327.99 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/327.99 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 327.99 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 71,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,987.25/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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