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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 321.31 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 321.31 and 222.62 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 321.31 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/321.31 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 321.31 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 71,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,530.03/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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