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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 336.70 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 336.70 and 222.32 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 336.70 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/336.70 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 336.70 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 74,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,855.14/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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