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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 351.36 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 351.36 and 222.80 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 351.36 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/351.36 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 351.36 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 78,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.01/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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