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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 331.82 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 331.82 and 206.26 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 331.82 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/331.82 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 331.82 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 68,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,441.19/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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