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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 305.84 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 305.84 and 207.77 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 305.84 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/305.84 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 305.84 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 63,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,543.37/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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