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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 330.31 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 330.31 and 205 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 330.31 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/330.31 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 330.31 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 67,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.55/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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