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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.72 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.72 and 212.20 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.72 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.72 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.72 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 71,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027.58/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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