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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 335.63 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 335.63 and 221.61 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 335.63 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/335.63 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 335.63 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 74,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,377.86/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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