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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 304.11 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 304.11 and 216.07 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 304.11 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/304.11 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 304.11 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 65,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,708.29/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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