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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 336.41 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 336.41 and 223.82 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 336.41 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/336.41 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 336.41 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 75,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,295.29/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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