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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 338.92 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 338.92 and 225.22 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 338.92 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/338.92 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 338.92 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 76,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,331.56/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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