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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 332.08 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 332.08 and 218.88 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 332.08 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/332.08 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 332.08 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 72,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,685.67/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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