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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 336.55 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 336.55 and 221.75 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 336.55 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/336.55 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 336.55 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 74,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,629.96/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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