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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 328.14 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 328.14 and 221.88 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 328.14 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/328.14 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 328.14 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 72,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,807.70/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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