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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 307.56 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 307.56 and 221 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 307.56 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/307.56 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 307.56 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 67,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,970.76/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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