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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 346.41 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 346.41 and 221.54 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 346.41 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/346.41 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 346.41 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 76,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,741.94/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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