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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 333.03 and 213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 333.03 and 213.67 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 333.03 = 213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/333.03 = 213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 333.03 × 213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 71,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,156.66/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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