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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 329.93 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 329.93 and 206.08 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 329.93 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/329.93 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 329.93 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 67,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991.97/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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