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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 336.39 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 336.39 and 220.84 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 336.39 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/336.39 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 336.39 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 74,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,288.59/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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