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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 339.42 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 339.42 and 222.87 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 339.42 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/339.42 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 339.42 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 75,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,646.73/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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