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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 306.52 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 306.52 and 216.18 is: 299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 306.52 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/306.52 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 306.52 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 66,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,262.95/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.53

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