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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 302.40 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 302.40 and 216.24 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 302.40 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/302.40 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 302.40 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 65,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,390.98/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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