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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.04 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.04 and 222.53 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.04 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.04 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.04 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 77,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,001.44/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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