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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 304.32 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 304.32 and 206.63 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 304.32 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/304.32 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 304.32 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 62,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,880.12/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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