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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 340.22 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 340.22 and 222.42 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 340.22 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/340.22 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 340.22 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 75,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,670.62/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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