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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 328.53 and 213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 328.53 and 213.77 is: 318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 328.53 = 213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/328.53 = 213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 328.53 × 213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 70,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,228.22/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.84

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