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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 332.55 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 332.55 and 220.14 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 332.55 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/332.55 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 332.55 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 73,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,207.56/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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