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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 331.86 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 331.86 and 207.10 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 331.86 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/331.86 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 331.86 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 68,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,728.21/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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