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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 351.56 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 351.56 and 221.30 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 351.56 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/351.56 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 351.56 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 77,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,800.23/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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