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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 333.84 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 333.84 and 216.69 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 333.84 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/333.84 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 333.84 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 72,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,339.79/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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