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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 333.51 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 333.51 and 218.38 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 333.51 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/333.51 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 333.51 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 72,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,831.91/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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