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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 335.72 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 335.72 and 217.98 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 335.72 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/335.72 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 335.72 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 73,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,180.79/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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