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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 328.82 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 328.82 and 204 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 328.82 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/328.82 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 328.82 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 67,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079.28/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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