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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 302.37 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 302.37 and 212.66 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 302.37 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/302.37 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 302.37 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 64,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,300.83/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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