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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 332.30 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 332.30 and 205.83 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 332.30 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/332.30 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 332.30 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 68,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,397.36/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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