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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 350.42 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 350.42 and 222.98 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 350.42 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/350.42 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 350.42 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 78,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136.65/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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