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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 338.95 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 338.95 and 223.49 is: 332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 338.95 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/338.95 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 338.95 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 75,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,753.06/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.62

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