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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.42, 347.49 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.42, 347.49 and 222.24 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.42 : 347.49 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.42/347.49 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.42x = 347.49 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.42x = 77,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,226.18/231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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