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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 302.89 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 302.89 and 197.46 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 302.89 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/302.89 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 302.89 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 59,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,808.66/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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