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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332.43 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332.43 and 207.86 is: 311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332.43 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332.43 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332.43 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 69,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,097.24/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.92

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