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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.71, 332.04 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.71, 332.04 and 210.94 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.71 : 332.04 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.71/332.04 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.71x = 332.04 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.71x = 70,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,040.52/221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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