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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.91 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.91 and 223.45 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.91 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.91 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.91 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 75,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,505.99/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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