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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 339.64 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 339.64 and 221.92 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 339.64 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/339.64 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 339.64 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 75,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,372.91/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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