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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 339.57 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 339.57 and 220.50 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 339.57 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/339.57 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 339.57 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 74,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,875.19/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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