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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 330.17 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 330.17 and 209.68 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 330.17 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/330.17 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 330.17 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 69,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,228.17/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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