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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.68 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.68 and 220.32 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.68 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.68 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.68 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 73,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,075.74/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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