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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.85, 339.76 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.85, 339.76 and 221.33 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.85 : 339.76 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.85/339.76 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.85x = 339.76 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.85x = 75,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,200.21/227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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