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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 331.77 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 331.77 and 211.98 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 331.77 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/331.77 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 331.77 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 70,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,328.60/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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