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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 329.82 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 329.82 and 209.88 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 329.82 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/329.82 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 329.82 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 69,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,219.92/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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