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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 331.50 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 331.50 and 207.12 is: 308.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 331.50 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/331.50 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 331.50 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 68,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,660.28/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.95

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