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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 332.37 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 332.37 and 208.17 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 332.37 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/332.37 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 332.37 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 69,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,189.46/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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