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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 335.16 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 335.16 and 222.69 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 335.16 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/335.16 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 335.16 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 74,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,636.78/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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