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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.46 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.46 and 211.29 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.46 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.46 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.46 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 64,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540.64/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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