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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 330.27 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 330.27 and 206.18 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 330.27 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/330.27 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 330.27 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 68,095.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,095.07/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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