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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 329.58 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 329.58 and 220.50 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 329.58 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/329.58 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 329.58 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 72,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,672.39/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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