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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 352.94 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 352.94 and 222.36 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 352.94 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/352.94 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 352.94 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 78,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,480.18/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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