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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 332.69 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 332.69 and 213.96 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 332.69 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/332.69 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 332.69 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 71,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,181.28/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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