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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 305.28 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 305.28 and 216.96 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 305.28 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/305.28 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 305.28 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 66,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.55/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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