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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.08 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.08 and 212.54 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.08 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.08 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.08 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 70,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,366.09/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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