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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.75 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.75 and 211.26 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.75 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.75 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.75 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 64,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804.01/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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