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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.92 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.92 and 213.96 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.92 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.92 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.92 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 71,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,231.56/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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