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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 305.30 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 305.30 and 207.94 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 305.30 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/305.30 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 305.30 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 63,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484.08/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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