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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 330.73 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 330.73 and 209.51 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 330.73 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/330.73 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 330.73 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 69,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,291.24/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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