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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 330.97 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 330.97 and 203.56 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 330.97 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/330.97 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 330.97 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 67,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,370.92/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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