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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 330.52 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 330.52 and 216.24 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 330.52 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/330.52 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 330.52 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 71,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,471.64/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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