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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.60 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.60 and 220.02 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.60 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.60 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.60 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 77,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,359.03/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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