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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.61 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.61 and 198.20 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.61 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.61 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.61 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 65,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,526.44/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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