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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 331.01 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 331.01 and 219.50 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 331.01 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/331.01 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 331.01 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 72,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,656.70/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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