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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 307.13 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 307.13 and 211.49 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 307.13 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/307.13 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 307.13 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 64,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954.92/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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