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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.27 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.27 and 203.52 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.27 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.27 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.27 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 67,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,621.93/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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