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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 306 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 306 and 200.16 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 306 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/306 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 306 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 61,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248.96/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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