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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 336 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 336 and 210.72 is: 317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 336 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/336 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 336 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 70,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,801.92/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.90

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