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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 330.71 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 330.71 and 219.56 is: 329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 330.71 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/330.71 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 330.71 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 72,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,607.94/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.35

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