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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.57 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.57 and 208.98 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.57 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.57 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.57 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 69,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,082.52/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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