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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 330.62 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 330.62 and 212.32 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 330.62 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/330.62 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 330.62 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 70,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,196.71/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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