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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330 and 217.86 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 71,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,893.80/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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