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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 338.98 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 338.98 and 222.89 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 338.98 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/338.98 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 338.98 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 75,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,555.54/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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