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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 332.53 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 332.53 and 204.21 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 332.53 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/332.53 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 332.53 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 67,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,905.44/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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