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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 331.85 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 331.85 and 217.63 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 331.85 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/331.85 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 331.85 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 72,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,220.52/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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