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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 339.98 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 339.98 and 222.33 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 339.98 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/339.98 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 339.98 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 75,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,586.64/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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