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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 331.86 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 331.86 and 209.72 is: 314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 331.86 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/331.86 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 331.86 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 69,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,597.68/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.84

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