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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 340.56 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 340.56 and 223.20 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 340.56 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/340.56 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 340.56 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 76,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,012.99/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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