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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.34 and 216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.34 and 216.78 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.34 = 216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.34 = 216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.34 × 216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 71,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,611.11/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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