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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 330 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 330 and 208.56 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 330 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/330 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 330 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 68,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824.80/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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