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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 305.69 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 305.69 and 206.46 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 305.69 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/305.69 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 305.69 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 63,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111.73/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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