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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 330.03 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 330.03 and 219.74 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 330.03 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/330.03 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 330.03 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 72,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,519.14/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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