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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 336.96 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 336.96 and 215.68 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 336.96 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/336.96 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 336.96 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 72,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,675.53/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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