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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 338.66 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 338.66 and 211.16 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 338.66 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/338.66 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 338.66 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 71,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,511.45/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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