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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 307.57 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 307.57 and 219.66 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 307.57 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/307.57 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 307.57 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 67,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,560.83/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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