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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.68 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.68 and 222.75 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.68 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.68 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.68 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 77,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,222.97/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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