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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.22 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.22 and 216.11 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.22 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.22 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.22 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 65,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,744.66/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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