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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 330.76 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 330.76 and 214.14 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 330.76 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/330.76 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 330.76 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 70,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,828.95/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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