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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.51 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.51 and 202.92 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.51 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.51 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.51 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 67,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,270.01/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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