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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.36 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.36 and 211.64 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.36 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.36 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.36 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 64,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,203.11/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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