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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.68 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.68 and 215.16 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.68 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.68 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.68 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 71,364.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364.27/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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