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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 339.79 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 339.79 and 222.21 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 339.79 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/339.79 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 339.79 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 75,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,502.48/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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