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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 337.17 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 337.17 and 215.81 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 337.17 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/337.17 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 337.17 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 72,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764.66/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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