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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 331.70 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 331.70 and 215.91 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 331.70 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/331.70 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 331.70 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 71,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,616.27/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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