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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 333.03 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 333.03 and 219.30 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 333.03 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/333.03 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 333.03 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 73,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032.38/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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