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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.45, 329.91 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.45, 329.91 and 213.16 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.45 : 329.91 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.45/329.91 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.45x = 329.91 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.45x = 70,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,323.62/220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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