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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 330.54 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 330.54 and 198.07 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 330.54 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/330.54 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 330.54 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 65,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,470.06/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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