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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 321.48 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 321.48 and 222.75 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 321.48 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/321.48 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 321.48 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 71,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,608.62/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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