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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 306.75 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 306.75 and 203.68 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 306.75 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/306.75 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 306.75 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 62,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478.84/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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