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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.77 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.77 and 209.17 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.77 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.77 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.77 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 69,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,187.16/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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