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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 330.54 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 330.54 and 219.16 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 330.54 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/330.54 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 330.54 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 72,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,441.15/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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