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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 334.71 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 334.71 and 207.84 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 334.71 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/334.71 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 334.71 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 69,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,566.13/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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