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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.64, 334.98 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.64, 334.98 and 221.40 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.64 : 334.98 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.64/334.98 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.64x = 334.98 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.64x = 74,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164.57/224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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