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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 331.39 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 331.39 and 206.94 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 331.39 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/331.39 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 331.39 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 68,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,577.85/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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