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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.25 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.25 and 221.85 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.25 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.25 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.25 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 71,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,490.05/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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