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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 331.74 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 331.74 and 211.44 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 331.74 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/331.74 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 331.74 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 70,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143.11/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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