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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 331.36 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 331.36 and 209.99 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 331.36 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/331.36 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 331.36 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 69,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,582.59/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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