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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.41, 334.06 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.41, 334.06 and 223.19 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.41 : 334.06 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.41/334.06 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.41x = 334.06 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.41x = 74,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558.85/224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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