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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 328.86 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 328.86 and 194.37 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 328.86 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/328.86 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 328.86 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 63,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,918.39/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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