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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.40 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.40 and 221.62 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.40 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.40 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.40 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 77,877.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,877.27/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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