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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 334.50 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 334.50 and 216.65 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 334.50 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/334.50 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 334.50 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 72,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,469.43/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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