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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 332.01 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 332.01 and 217.38 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 332.01 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/332.01 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 332.01 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 72,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,172.33/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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