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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 336.96 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 336.96 and 216.44 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 336.96 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/336.96 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 336.96 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 72,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,931.62/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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