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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.53 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.53 and 204.76 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.53 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.53 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.53 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 62,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560.19/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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