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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 328.20 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 328.20 and 211.98 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 328.20 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/328.20 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 328.20 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 69,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,571.84/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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