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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 330.26 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 330.26 and 202.02 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 330.26 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/330.26 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 330.26 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 66,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,719.13/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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