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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.51, 343.68 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.51, 343.68 and 222.67 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.51 : 343.68 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.51/343.68 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.51x = 343.68 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.51x = 76,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,527.23/229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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