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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 332.10 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 332.10 and 220.24 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 332.10 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/332.10 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 332.10 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 73,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140.87/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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