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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 306.60 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 306.60 and 211.62 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 306.60 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/306.60 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 306.60 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 64,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882.69/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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