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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 331.08 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 331.08 and 200.38 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 331.08 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/331.08 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 331.08 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 66,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341.81/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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