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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.53, 331.98 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.53, 331.98 and 211.20 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.53 : 331.98 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.53/331.98 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.53x = 331.98 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.53x = 70,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,112.52/221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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