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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 330.36 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 330.36 and 217.68 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 330.36 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/330.36 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 330.36 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 71,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,912.76/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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