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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 335.04 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 335.04 and 220.20 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 335.04 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/335.04 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 335.04 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 73,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,775.81/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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