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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 334.35 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 334.35 and 206.93 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 334.35 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/334.35 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 334.35 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 69,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,186.39/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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