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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 334.16 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 334.16 and 215.98 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 334.16 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/334.16 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 334.16 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 72,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171.88/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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