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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 331.22 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 331.22 and 210.84 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 331.22 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/331.22 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 331.22 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 69,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,834.42/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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