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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 328.77 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 328.77 and 215.10 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 328.77 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/328.77 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 328.77 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 70,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,718.43/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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