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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.37 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.37 and 202.68 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.37 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.37 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.37 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 61,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892.39/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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