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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 338.04 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 338.04 and 215.64 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 338.04 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/338.04 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 338.04 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 72,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,894.95/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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