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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 329.91 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 329.91 and 209.50 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 329.91 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/329.91 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 329.91 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 69,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,116.15/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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