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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 339.14 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 339.14 and 222.99 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 339.14 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/339.14 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 339.14 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 75,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622.02/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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