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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 336.84 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 336.84 and 220.52 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 336.84 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/336.84 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 336.84 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 74,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,279.96/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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