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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 332.19 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 332.19 and 206.13 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 332.19 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/332.19 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 332.19 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 68,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,474.32/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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