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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 331.91 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 331.91 and 203.58 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 331.91 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/331.91 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 331.91 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 67,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,570.24/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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