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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 333.59 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 333.59 and 208.84 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 333.59 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/333.59 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 333.59 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 69,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,664.22/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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