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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 306.66 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 306.66 and 207.12 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 306.66 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/306.66 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 306.66 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 63,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,515.42/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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