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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 331.40 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 331.40 and 206.15 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 331.40 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/331.40 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 331.40 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 68,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,318.11/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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