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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 331.97 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 331.97 and 208.16 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 331.97 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/331.97 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 331.97 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 69,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,102.88/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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