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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 331.38 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 331.38 and 212.50 is: 319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 331.38 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/331.38 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 331.38 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 70,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,418.25/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.21

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