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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 330.78 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 330.78 and 207.31 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 330.78 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/330.78 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 330.78 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 68,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574.57/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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