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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 330.78 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 330.78 and 197.80 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 330.78 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/330.78 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 330.78 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 65,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,426.63/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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