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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 330.18 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 330.18 and 214.52 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 330.18 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/330.18 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 330.18 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 70,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,830.21/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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