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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351 and 222.46 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 78,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082.58/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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