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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 329.21 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 329.21 and 218.65 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 329.21 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/329.21 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 329.21 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 71,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,982.66/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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