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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 303.12 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 303.12 and 213.84 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 303.12 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/303.12 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 303.12 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 64,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,819.18/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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