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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.81, 334.21 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.81, 334.21 and 207.35 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.81 : 334.21 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.81/334.21 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.81x = 334.21 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.81x = 69,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,298.44/222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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