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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 329.72 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 329.72 and 196.26 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 329.72 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/329.72 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 329.72 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 64,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,708.22/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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