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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.62 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.62 and 207.94 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.62 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.62 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.62 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 69,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,165.00/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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