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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 328.73 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 328.73 and 208.52 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 328.73 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/328.73 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 328.73 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 68,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,546.78/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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