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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 330.39 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 330.39 and 220.62 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 330.39 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/330.39 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 330.39 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 72,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,890.64/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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