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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.59, 346.34 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.59, 346.34 and 222.13 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.59 : 346.34 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.59/346.34 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.59x = 346.34 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.59x = 76,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,931.39/230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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