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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 306.17 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 306.17 and 208.10 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 306.17 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/306.17 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 306.17 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 63,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,713.98/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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