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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 331.18 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 331.18 and 205.30 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 331.18 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/331.18 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 331.18 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 67,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991.25/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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