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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 336.57 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 336.57 and 218.50 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 336.57 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/336.57 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 336.57 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 73,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,540.55/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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