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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 305.91 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 305.91 and 211.14 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 305.91 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/305.91 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 305.91 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 64,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589.84/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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