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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 332.55 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 332.55 and 206.70 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 332.55 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/332.55 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 332.55 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 68,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738.09/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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