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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 334.27 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 334.27 and 206.31 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 334.27 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/334.27 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 334.27 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 68,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,962.36/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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