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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.27, 330.45 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.27, 330.45 and 198.49 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.27 : 330.45 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.27/330.45 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.27x = 330.45 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.27x = 65,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,588.38/220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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