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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 306.75 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 306.75 and 217.95 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 306.75 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/306.75 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 306.75 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 66,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,856.16/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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