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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 329.90 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 329.90 and 205.94 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 329.90 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/329.90 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 329.90 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 67,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,936.93/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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