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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 336.92 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 336.92 and 213.62 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 336.92 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/336.92 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 336.92 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 71,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,972.85/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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