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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 330.66 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 330.66 and 205.35 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 330.66 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/330.66 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 330.66 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 67,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,901.03/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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