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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 335.27 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 335.27 and 222.42 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 335.27 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/335.27 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 335.27 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 74,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,571.31/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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