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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 305.52 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 305.52 and 200.40 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 305.52 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/305.52 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 305.52 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 61,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,226.21/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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