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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 330.42 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 330.42 and 217.55 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 330.42 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/330.42 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 330.42 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 71,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,882.87/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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