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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 335.49 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 335.49 and 219.95 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 335.49 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/335.49 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 335.49 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 73,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,788.25/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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