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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 314.44 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 314.44 and 205.22 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 314.44 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/314.44 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 314.44 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 64,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529.38/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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