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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 306.72 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 306.72 and 215.39 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 306.72 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/306.72 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 306.72 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 66,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,062.96/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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