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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 333.12 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 333.12 and 220.12 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 333.12 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/333.12 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 333.12 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 73,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,326.37/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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