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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 306.59 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 306.59 and 207.72 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 306.59 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/306.59 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 306.59 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 63,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,683.84/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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