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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 329.67 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 329.67 and 209.43 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 329.67 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/329.67 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 329.67 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 69,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,042.79/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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