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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 335.61 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 335.61 and 223.70 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 335.61 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/335.61 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 335.61 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 75,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,074.28/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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