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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 332.08 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 332.08 and 220.66 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 332.08 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/332.08 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 332.08 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 73,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,276.77/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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