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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 349.60 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 349.60 and 221.54 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 349.60 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/349.60 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 349.60 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 77,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,450.38/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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