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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 336.24 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 336.24 and 222.48 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 336.24 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/336.24 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 336.24 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 74,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,806.68/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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