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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.98 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.98 and 220.18 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.98 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.98 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.98 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 73,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313.84/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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