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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 306.99 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 306.99 and 215.10 is: 296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 306.99 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/306.99 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 306.99 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 66,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,033.55/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.57

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