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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 353.05 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 353.05 and 221.01 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 353.05 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/353.05 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 353.05 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 78,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,025.82/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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