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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.70 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.70 and 220.84 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.70 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.70 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.70 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 77,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,448.59/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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