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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 349.18 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 349.18 and 222.20 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 349.18 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/349.18 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 349.18 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 77,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,587.80/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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