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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 301.44 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 301.44 and 216.21 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 301.44 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/301.44 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 301.44 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 65,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,174.34/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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