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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 306.67 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 306.67 and 200.38 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 306.67 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/306.67 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 306.67 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 61,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450.22/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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