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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.90 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.90 and 222.62 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.90 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.90 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.90 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 78,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,562.60/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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