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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 308.68 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 308.68 and 206.32 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 308.68 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/308.68 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 308.68 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 63,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686.86/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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