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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.91 and 205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.91 and 205.25 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.91 = 205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.91 = 205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.91 × 205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 68,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,328.11/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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