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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 335.67 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 335.67 and 223.32 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 335.67 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/335.67 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 335.67 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 74,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961.82/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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