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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 337.85 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 337.85 and 222.54 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 337.85 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/337.85 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 337.85 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 75,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,184.03/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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