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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 328.60 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 328.60 and 214.70 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 328.60 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/328.60 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 328.60 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 70,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,550.42/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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