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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.39 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.39 and 214.90 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.39 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.39 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.39 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 70,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999.99/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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