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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 331.09 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 331.09 and 210.87 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 331.09 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/331.09 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 331.09 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 69,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,816.95/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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