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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.78 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.78 and 206.92 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.78 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.78 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.78 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 68,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,445.00/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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