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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 305.67 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 305.67 and 216.10 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 305.67 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/305.67 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 305.67 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 66,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055.29/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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