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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 338.63 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 338.63 and 222.35 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 338.63 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/338.63 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 338.63 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 75,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294.38/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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