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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 324.69 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 324.69 and 222.80 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 324.69 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/324.69 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 324.69 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 72,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,340.93/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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