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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 335.15 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 335.15 and 209.21 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 335.15 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/335.15 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 335.15 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 70,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,115.89/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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