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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 334.05 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 334.05 and 206.73 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 334.05 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/334.05 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 334.05 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 69,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,057.85/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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