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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 330.09 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 330.09 and 217.38 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 330.09 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/330.09 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 330.09 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 71,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,754.96/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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