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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 335.34 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 335.34 and 216.07 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 335.34 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/335.34 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 335.34 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 72,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,456.08/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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