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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 332.07 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 332.07 and 207.72 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 332.07 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/332.07 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 332.07 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 68,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,977.58/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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