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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.40 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.40 and 210.55 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.40 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.40 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.40 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 69,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,565.72/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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