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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 304.50 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 304.50 and 207.49 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 304.50 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/304.50 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 304.50 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 63,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179.18/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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