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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 333.46 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 333.46 and 217.95 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 333.46 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/333.46 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 333.46 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 72,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,677.61/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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