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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 329.40 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 329.40 and 201.42 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 329.40 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/329.40 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 329.40 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 66,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347.75/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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