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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 328.44 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 328.44 and 219.57 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 328.44 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/328.44 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 328.44 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 72,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,115.57/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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