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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 336.18 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 336.18 and 217.33 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 336.18 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/336.18 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 336.18 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 73,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,062.00/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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