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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 305.88 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 305.88 and 205.84 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 305.88 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/305.88 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 305.88 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 62,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962.34/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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