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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.96 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.96 and 213.44 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.96 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.96 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.96 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 70,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,640.10/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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