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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 337.14 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 337.14 and 222.01 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 337.14 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/337.14 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 337.14 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 74,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,849.34/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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