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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 351.12 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 351.12 and 221.60 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 351.12 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/351.12 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 351.12 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 77,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808.19/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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