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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.00, 330.62 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.00, 330.62 and 213.71 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.00 : 330.62 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.00/330.62 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.00x = 330.62 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.00x = 70,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,654.08/221.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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