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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 332.34 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 332.34 and 215.48 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 332.34 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/332.34 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 332.34 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 71,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612.65/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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