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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.22 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.22 and 207.96 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.22 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.22 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.22 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 68,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,880.51/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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