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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.04 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.04 and 207.14 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.04 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.04 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.04 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 68,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,778.77/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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