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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 352.14 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 352.14 and 220.28 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 352.14 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/352.14 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 352.14 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 77,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,569.40/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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