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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 338.97 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 338.97 and 223.53 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 338.97 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/338.97 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 338.97 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 75,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,769.96/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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