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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 305.37 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 305.37 and 209.52 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 305.37 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/305.37 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 305.37 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 63,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981.12/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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