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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 329.85 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 329.85 and 200.70 is: 299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 329.85 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/329.85 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 329.85 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 66,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,200.90/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.25

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