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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 335.48 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 335.48 and 209.42 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 335.48 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/335.48 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 335.48 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 70,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,256.64/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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