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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 338.06 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 338.06 and 223.47 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 338.06 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/338.06 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 338.06 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 75,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,546.83/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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