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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 304.68 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 304.68 and 207.28 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 304.68 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/304.68 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 304.68 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 63,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,154.07/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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