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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 340.20 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 340.20 and 222.24 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 340.20 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/340.20 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 340.20 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 75,606.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.05/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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