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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 333.08 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 333.08 and 212.16 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 333.08 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/333.08 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 333.08 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 70,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,666.25/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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