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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 346.62 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 346.62 and 222.82 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 346.62 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/346.62 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 346.62 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 77,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,233.87/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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