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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.84 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.84 and 222.36 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.84 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.84 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.84 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 78,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,012.78/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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