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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 308.55 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 308.55 and 216.70 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 308.55 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/308.55 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 308.55 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 66,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862.79/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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