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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 330.06 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 330.06 and 218.22 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 330.06 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/330.06 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 330.06 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 72,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023.64/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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