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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 322.99 and 221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 322.99 and 221.23 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 322.99 = 221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/322.99 = 221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 322.99 × 221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 71,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,453.72/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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