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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 331.32 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 331.32 and 192.04 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 331.32 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/331.32 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 331.32 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 63,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,626.69/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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