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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 331.16 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 331.16 and 219.62 is: 329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 331.16 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/331.16 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 331.16 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 72,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,729.36/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.69

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