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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 333.34 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 333.34 and 222.80 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 333.34 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/333.34 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 333.34 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 74,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,268.15/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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