Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.46, 335.82 and 218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223.46, 335.82 and 218 is: 327.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223.46 : 335.82 = 218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223.46/335.82 = 218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223.46x = 335.82 × 218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223.46x = 73,208.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,208.76/223.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327.61
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