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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 346.95 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 346.95 and 222.60 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 346.95 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/346.95 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 346.95 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 77,231.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,231.07/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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