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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 328.81 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 328.81 and 196.43 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 328.81 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/328.81 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 328.81 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 64,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,588.48/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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