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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 330.84 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 330.84 and 200.80 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 330.84 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/330.84 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 330.84 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 66,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,432.67/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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