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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.42 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.42 and 212.99 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.42 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.42 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.42 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 71,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,438.36/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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