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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 332.95 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 332.95 and 222.44 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 332.95 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/332.95 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 332.95 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 74,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,060.29/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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