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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 329.61 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 329.61 and 196.18 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 329.61 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/329.61 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 329.61 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 64,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,662.73/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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