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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.28 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.28 and 215.84 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.28 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.28 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.28 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 72,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,366.84/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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