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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 328.79 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 328.79 and 197.42 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 328.79 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/328.79 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 328.79 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 64,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910.42/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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