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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 332 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 332 and 207.04 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 332 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/332 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 332 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 68,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,737.28/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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