Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 330 and 210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 221.56, 330 and 210 is: 312.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221.56 : 330 = 210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221.56/330 = 210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221.56x = 330 × 210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221.56x = 69,300 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,300/221.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312.78
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