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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.78 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.78 and 204.21 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.78 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.78 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.78 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 67,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,955.98/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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