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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 330.01 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 330.01 and 206.46 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 330.01 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/330.01 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 330.01 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 68,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,133.86/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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