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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330 and 216.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330 and 216.37 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330 = 216.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330 = 216.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330 × 216.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 71,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.10/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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