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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.77, 323.51 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.77, 323.51 and 222.42 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.77 : 323.51 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.77/323.51 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.77x = 323.51 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.77x = 71,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,952.77/234.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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