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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.30, 336.67 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.30, 336.67 and 211.97 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.30 : 336.67 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.30/336.67 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.30x = 336.67 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.30x = 71,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364.67/224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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