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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 337.83 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 337.83 and 223.32 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 337.83 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/337.83 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 337.83 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 75,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,444.20/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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