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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 337.03 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 337.03 and 220.35 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 337.03 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/337.03 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 337.03 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 74,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,265.27/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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