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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 306.56 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 306.56 and 208.92 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 306.56 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/306.56 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 306.56 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 64,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045.47/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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