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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 332.10 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 332.10 and 205.88 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 332.10 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/332.10 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 332.10 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 68,371.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,371.09/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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