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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 330.36 and 196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 330.36 and 196.69 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 330.36 = 196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/330.36 = 196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 330.36 × 196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 64,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,975.87/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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