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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 332.82 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 332.82 and 216.96 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 332.82 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/332.82 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 332.82 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 72,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208.63/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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