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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.01, 306.72 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.01, 306.72 and 205.61 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.01 : 306.72 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.01/306.72 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.01x = 306.72 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.01x = 63,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,063.17/222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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