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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 319.61 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 319.61 and 222.14 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 319.61 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/319.61 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 319.61 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 70,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999.52/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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