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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 337.45 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 337.45 and 222.82 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 337.45 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/337.45 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 337.45 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 75,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,190.61/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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