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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 345.01 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 345.01 and 222.84 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 345.01 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/345.01 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 345.01 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 76,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,882.34/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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