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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.95, 337.73 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.95, 337.73 and 220.19 is: 330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.95 : 337.73 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.95/337.73 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.95x = 337.73 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.95x = 74,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,364.77/224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.58

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