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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 306.72 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 306.72 and 210.23 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 306.72 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/306.72 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 306.72 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 64,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,481.36/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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