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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 308.60 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 308.60 and 217.68 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 308.60 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/308.60 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 308.60 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 67,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174.96/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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