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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 331.20 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 331.20 and 208.80 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 331.20 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/331.20 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 331.20 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 69,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,154.56/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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