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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.71, 306.50 and 201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.71, 306.50 and 201.46 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.71 : 306.50 = 201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.71/306.50 = 201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.71x = 306.50 × 201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.71x = 61,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,745.72/221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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