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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 307.25 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 307.25 and 220.88 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 307.25 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/307.25 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 307.25 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 67,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,865.04/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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