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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.46 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.46 and 213.44 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.46 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.46 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.46 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 70,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,960.26/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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