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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 334.26 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 334.26 and 219.24 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 334.26 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/334.26 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 334.26 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 73,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,283.16/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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