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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 331.72 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 331.72 and 217.12 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 331.72 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/331.72 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 331.72 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 72,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023.05/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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