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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 336.76 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 336.76 and 222.55 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 336.76 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/336.76 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 336.76 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 74,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,944.54/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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