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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 331.02 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 331.02 and 216.18 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 331.02 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/331.02 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 331.02 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 71,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,559.90/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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