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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 330.95 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 330.95 and 212.45 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 330.95 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/330.95 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 330.95 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 70,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,310.33/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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