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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 333.38 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 333.38 and 209.67 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 333.38 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/333.38 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 333.38 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 69,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,898.74/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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