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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.72 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.72 and 208.16 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.72 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.72 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.72 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 69,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,259.00/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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