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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 331.71 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 331.71 and 210.36 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 331.71 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/331.71 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 331.71 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 69,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,778.52/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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