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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 350.10 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 350.10 and 221.70 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 350.10 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/350.10 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 350.10 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 77,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,617.17/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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