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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.01, 306.59 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.01, 306.59 and 209.89 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.01 : 306.59 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.01/306.59 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.01x = 306.59 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.01x = 64,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,349.13/222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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