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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 330.08 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 330.08 and 214.65 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 330.08 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/330.08 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 330.08 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 70,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,850.60/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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