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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.40 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.40 and 215.68 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.40 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.40 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.40 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 72,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,339.07/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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