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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 332.60 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 332.60 and 205.97 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 332.60 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/332.60 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 332.60 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 68,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,502.93/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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