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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.84 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.84 and 222.03 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.84 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.84 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.84 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 77,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,452.95/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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