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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 329.98 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 329.98 and 196.43 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 329.98 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/329.98 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 329.98 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 64,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,818.80/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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