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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 332.88 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 332.88 and 216.64 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 332.88 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/332.88 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 332.88 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 72,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,115.12/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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