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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 336.01 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 336.01 and 222.45 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 336.01 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/336.01 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 336.01 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 74,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,745.42/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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