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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 322.08 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 322.08 and 222.30 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 322.08 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/322.08 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 322.08 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 71,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,598.38/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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