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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 333.27 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 333.27 and 216.60 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 333.27 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/333.27 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 333.27 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 72,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,185.21/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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