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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 336.06 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 336.06 and 223.08 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 336.06 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/336.06 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 336.06 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 74,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,968.26/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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