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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 332.08 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 332.08 and 207.84 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 332.08 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/332.08 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 332.08 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 69,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,019.51/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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