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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 331.24 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 331.24 and 196.30 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 331.24 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/331.24 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 331.24 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 65,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,022.41/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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