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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 339 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 339 and 221.70 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 339 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/339 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 339 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 75,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156.30/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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