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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 331.01 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 331.01 and 218.86 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 331.01 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/331.01 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 331.01 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 72,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,443.75/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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