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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 335.33 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 335.33 and 208.56 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 335.33 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/335.33 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 335.33 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 69,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,935.38/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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