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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 336.58 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 336.58 and 223.17 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 336.58 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/336.58 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 336.58 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 75,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,114.00/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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