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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.22 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.22 and 221.88 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.22 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.22 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.22 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 75,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,044.25/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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