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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 304.29 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 304.29 and 215.10 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 304.29 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/304.29 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 304.29 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 65,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,452.78/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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