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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 331.05 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 331.05 and 208.73 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 331.05 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/331.05 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 331.05 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 69,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,100.07/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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