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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 307.41 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 307.41 and 209.94 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 307.41 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/307.41 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 307.41 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 64,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,537.66/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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