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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 332.67 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 332.67 and 211.79 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 332.67 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/332.67 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 332.67 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 70,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,454.52/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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