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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 329.61 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 329.61 and 211.38 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 329.61 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/329.61 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 329.61 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 69,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,672.96/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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