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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 334.20 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 334.20 and 218.45 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 334.20 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/334.20 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 334.20 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 73,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,004.32/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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