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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 334.09 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 334.09 and 222.41 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 334.09 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/334.09 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 334.09 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 74,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,303.29/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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