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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.81, 321.89 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.81, 321.89 and 222.27 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.81 : 321.89 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.81/321.89 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.81x = 321.89 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.81x = 71,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,544.88/233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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