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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 347.79 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 347.79 and 222.86 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 347.79 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/347.79 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 347.79 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 77,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,508.48/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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