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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 331.17 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 331.17 and 211.17 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 331.17 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/331.17 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 331.17 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 69,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,933.17/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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