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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.44 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.44 and 221.44 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.44 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.44 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.44 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 77,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,379.99/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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