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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 307.08 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 307.08 and 209.80 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 307.08 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/307.08 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 307.08 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 64,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424.86/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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