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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 335.16 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 335.16 and 222.27 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 335.16 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/335.16 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 335.16 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 74,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,496.01/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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