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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 334.23 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 334.23 and 217.96 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 334.23 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/334.23 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 334.23 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 72,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,848.77/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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