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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 305.37 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 305.37 and 210.26 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 305.37 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/305.37 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 305.37 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 64,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,207.10/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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