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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 308.34 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 308.34 and 215.16 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 308.34 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/308.34 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 308.34 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 66,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342.43/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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