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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.07 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.07 and 216.57 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.07 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.07 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.07 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 71,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,916.83/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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