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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 332.12 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 332.12 and 212.48 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 332.12 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/332.12 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 332.12 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 70,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,568.86/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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