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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 331.50 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 331.50 and 215.95 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 331.50 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/331.50 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 331.50 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 71,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,586.60/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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