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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 347.04 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 347.04 and 222.72 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 347.04 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/347.04 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 347.04 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 77,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,292.75/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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