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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 305.54 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 305.54 and 208.99 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 305.54 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/305.54 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 305.54 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 63,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,854.80/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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