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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 331.35 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 331.35 and 202.90 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 331.35 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/331.35 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 331.35 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 67,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,230.92/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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