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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 355.32 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 355.32 and 222.06 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 355.32 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/355.32 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 355.32 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 78,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,902.36/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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