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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 304.38 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 304.38 and 195.66 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 304.38 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/304.38 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 304.38 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 59,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554.99/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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