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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 333.84 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 333.84 and 220.63 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 333.84 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/333.84 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 333.84 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 73,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,656.19/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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