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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 333.11 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 333.11 and 221.47 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 333.11 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/333.11 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 333.11 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 73,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773.59/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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