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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.19 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.19 and 202.80 is: 279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.19 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.19 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.19 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 61,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892.53/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.85

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