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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 331.80 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 331.80 and 206 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 331.80 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/331.80 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 331.80 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 68,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.80/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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