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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 331.41 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 331.41 and 212.96 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 331.41 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/331.41 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 331.41 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 70,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,577.46/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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