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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 335.57 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 335.57 and 216.10 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 335.57 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/335.57 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 335.57 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 72,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,516.68/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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