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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 333.38 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 333.38 and 220.70 is: 331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 333.38 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/333.38 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 333.38 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 73,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,575.85/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.76

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