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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 330.82 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 330.82 and 218.74 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 330.82 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/330.82 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 330.82 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 72,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361.37/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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