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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 330.62 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 330.62 and 203.76 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 330.62 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/330.62 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 330.62 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 67,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,366.11/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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