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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 349.46 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 349.46 and 222.90 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 349.46 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/349.46 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 349.46 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 77,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,893.52/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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