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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 329.73 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 329.73 and 196.26 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 329.73 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/329.73 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 329.73 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 64,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,711.65/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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