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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.64 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.64 and 207.55 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.64 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.64 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.64 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 63,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228.03/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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