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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 329.50 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 329.50 and 203.91 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 329.50 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/329.50 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 329.50 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 67,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187.36/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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