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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.21 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.21 and 214.21 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.21 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.21 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.21 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 70,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,517.36/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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