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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 332.71 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 332.71 and 207.10 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 332.71 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/332.71 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 332.71 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 68,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,904.24/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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