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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 330.20 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221, 330.20 and 212.50 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 330.20 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/330.20 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 330.20 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 70,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,167.50/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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