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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 328.80 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 328.80 and 210.40 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 328.80 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/328.80 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 328.80 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 69,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,179.52/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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