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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 337.68 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 337.68 and 218.33 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 337.68 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/337.68 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 337.68 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 73,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,725.67/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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