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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 333.33 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 333.33 and 216.57 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 333.33 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/333.33 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 333.33 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 72,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.28/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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