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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 306.72 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 306.72 and 209.44 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 306.72 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/306.72 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 306.72 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 64,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239.44/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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