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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 332.72 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 332.72 and 200.35 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 332.72 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/332.72 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 332.72 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 66,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,660.45/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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