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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 314.97 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 314.97 and 202.22 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 314.97 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/314.97 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 314.97 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 63,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,691.66/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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