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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 307.87 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 307.87 and 209.76 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 307.87 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/307.87 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 307.87 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 64,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,577.13/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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