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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.35, 329.08 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.35, 329.08 and 197.67 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.35 : 329.08 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.35/329.08 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.35x = 329.08 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.35x = 65,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049.24/220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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