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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 333.20 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 333.20 and 211.36 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 333.20 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/333.20 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 333.20 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 70,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,425.15/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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