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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 333.32 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 333.32 and 222.69 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 333.32 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/333.32 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 333.32 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 74,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225.92/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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