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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 333.96 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 333.96 and 207.34 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 333.96 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/333.96 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 333.96 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 69,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,243.27/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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