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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 335.70 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 335.70 and 222.12 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 335.70 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/335.70 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 335.70 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 74,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,565.68/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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