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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 330.35 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 330.35 and 196.68 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 330.35 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/330.35 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 330.35 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 64,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,973.24/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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