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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 335.12 and 213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 335.12 and 213.01 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 335.12 = 213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/335.12 = 213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 335.12 × 213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 71,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,382.85/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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