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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 333.60 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 333.60 and 207.20 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 333.60 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/333.60 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 333.60 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 69,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.92/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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