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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 331.96 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 331.96 and 208.14 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 331.96 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/331.96 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 331.96 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 69,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,094.15/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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