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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 334.68 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 334.68 and 217.44 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 334.68 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/334.68 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 334.68 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 72,772.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,772.82/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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