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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.62, 349.42 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.62, 349.42 and 222.20 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.62 : 349.42 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.62/349.42 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.62x = 349.42 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.62x = 77,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,641.12/234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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