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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 336.23 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 336.23 and 222.99 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 336.23 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/336.23 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 336.23 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 74,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974.81/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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