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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 333.72 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 333.72 and 205.20 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 333.72 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/333.72 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 333.72 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 68,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479.34/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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