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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 331.34 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 331.34 and 210.63 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 331.34 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/331.34 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 331.34 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 69,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,789.09/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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