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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 336.60 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 336.60 and 221.68 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 336.60 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/336.60 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 336.60 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 74,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,617.49/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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