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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 330.78 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 330.78 and 193.22 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 330.78 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/330.78 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 330.78 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 63,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,913.62/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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