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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 308.84 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 308.84 and 205.52 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 308.84 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/308.84 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 308.84 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 63,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,472.80/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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