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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 349.59 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 349.59 and 222.53 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 349.59 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/349.59 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 349.59 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 77,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,794.26/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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