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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 331.51 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 331.51 and 206.03 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 331.51 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/331.51 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 331.51 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 68,301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,301.01/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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