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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 337.83 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 337.83 and 221.01 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 337.83 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/337.83 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 337.83 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 74,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,664.36/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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