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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 306.36 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 306.36 and 216.60 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 306.36 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/306.36 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 306.36 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 66,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,357.58/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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