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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 330.35 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 330.35 and 216.63 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 330.35 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/330.35 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 330.35 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 71,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,562.64/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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