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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 334.26 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 334.26 and 220.71 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 334.26 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/334.26 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 334.26 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 73,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,774.52/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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