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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.27 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.27 and 213.66 is: 295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.27 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.27 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.27 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 65,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,437.65/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.08

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