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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 332.61 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 332.61 and 210.22 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 332.61 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/332.61 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 332.61 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 69,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921.27/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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