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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 308.10 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 308.10 and 211.60 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 308.10 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/308.10 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 308.10 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 65,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193.96/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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