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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 330.44 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 330.44 and 197.57 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 330.44 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/330.44 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 330.44 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 65,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,283.87/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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