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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 304.92 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 304.92 and 205.32 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 304.92 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/304.92 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 304.92 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 62,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,606.17/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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