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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 306.82 and 209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 306.82 and 209.83 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 306.82 = 209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/306.82 = 209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 306.82 × 209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 64,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,377.46/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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