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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 331.95 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 331.95 and 220.95 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 331.95 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/331.95 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 331.95 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 73,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,344.35/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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