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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 306 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 306 and 209.46 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 306 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/306 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 306 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 64,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,094.76/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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