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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 335.93 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 335.93 and 224.44 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 335.93 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/335.93 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 335.93 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 75,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,396.13/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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