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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 332.10 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 332.10 and 208.80 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 332.10 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/332.10 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 332.10 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 69,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342.48/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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