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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 329.53 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 329.53 and 208.75 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 329.53 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/329.53 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 329.53 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 68,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,789.91/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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