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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 338.63 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 338.63 and 222.05 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 338.63 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/338.63 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 338.63 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 75,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,191.10/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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