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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.89 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.89 and 203.18 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.89 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.89 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.89 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 67,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,431.75/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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