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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 307.97 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 307.97 and 215.38 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 307.97 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/307.97 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 307.97 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 66,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,330.58/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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