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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 331.56 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 331.56 and 213.21 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 331.56 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/331.56 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 331.56 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 70,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,691.91/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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