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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.38 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.38 and 206.64 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.38 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.38 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.38 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 68,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,476.36/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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