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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 332.51 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 332.51 and 206.69 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 332.51 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/332.51 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 332.51 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 68,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,723.80/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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