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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 330.33 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 330.33 and 214.96 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 330.33 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/330.33 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 330.33 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 71,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,006.09/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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