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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 332.52 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 332.52 and 206.96 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 332.52 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/332.52 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 332.52 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 68,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,818.34/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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