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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 329.88 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 329.88 and 189.38 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 329.88 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/329.88 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 329.88 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 62,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,472.67/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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