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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 322.66 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 322.66 and 222.30 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 322.66 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/322.66 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 322.66 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 71,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,727.32/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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