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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 329.96 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 329.96 and 207.22 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 329.96 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/329.96 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 329.96 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 68,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373.69/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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