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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 336.99 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 336.99 and 220.32 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 336.99 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/336.99 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 336.99 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 74,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,246.46/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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