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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 329.84 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 329.84 and 196.32 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 329.84 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/329.84 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 329.84 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 64,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,754.19/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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