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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 306.46 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 306.46 and 206.52 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 306.46 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/306.46 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 306.46 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 63,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290.12/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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