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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 331.91 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 331.91 and 210.33 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 331.91 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/331.91 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 331.91 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 69,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,809.39/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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