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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 332.34 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 332.34 and 207.48 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 332.34 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/332.34 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 332.34 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 68,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,953.90/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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