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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 327.47 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 327.47 and 217.80 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 327.47 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/327.47 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 327.47 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 71,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,321.88/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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