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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.94 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.94 and 221.48 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.94 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.94 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.94 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 74,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,182.51/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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