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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 331.08 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 331.08 and 196.80 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 331.08 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/331.08 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 331.08 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 65,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,156.54/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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