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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 330.97 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 330.97 and 200.87 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 330.97 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/330.97 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 330.97 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 66,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,481.94/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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