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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 323.76 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 323.76 and 222.48 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 323.76 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/323.76 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 323.76 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 72,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030.12/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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