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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 305.46 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 305.46 and 207.92 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 305.46 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/305.46 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 305.46 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 63,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.72/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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