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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 330.71 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 330.71 and 215.21 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 330.71 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/330.71 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 330.71 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 71,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,169.37/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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