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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 334.80 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 334.80 and 223.69 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 334.80 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/334.80 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 334.80 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 74,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891.41/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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