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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 340.44 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 340.44 and 223.16 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 340.44 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/340.44 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 340.44 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 75,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,970.89/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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