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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 333.61 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 333.61 and 215.71 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 333.61 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/333.61 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 333.61 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 71,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,963.01/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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