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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 340.22 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 340.22 and 222.48 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 340.22 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/340.22 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 340.22 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 75,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,691.03/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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