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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 330.08 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 330.08 and 218.41 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 330.08 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/330.08 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 330.08 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 72,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,092.77/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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