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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.40, 337.07 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.40, 337.07 and 221.58 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.40 : 337.07 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.40/337.07 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.40x = 337.07 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.40x = 74,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,688.52/223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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