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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 352.32 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 352.32 and 222.64 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 352.32 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/352.32 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 352.32 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 78,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,438.81/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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