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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 332.24 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 332.24 and 209.79 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 332.24 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/332.24 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 332.24 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 69,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,699.58/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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