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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 305.19 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 305.19 and 207.99 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 305.19 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/305.19 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 305.19 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 63,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,476.47/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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