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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 331.24 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 331.24 and 213.68 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 331.24 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/331.24 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 331.24 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 70,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,779.36/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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