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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 332.10 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 332.10 and 216.14 is: 325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 332.10 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/332.10 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 332.10 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 71,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,778.43/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.92

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