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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 335.63 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 335.63 and 222.20 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 335.63 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/335.63 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 335.63 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 74,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,575.86/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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