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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.52 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.52 and 202.08 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.52 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.52 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.52 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 61,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739.48/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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