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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 292.24 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 292.24 and 221.20 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 292.24 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/292.24 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 292.24 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 64,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643.49/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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