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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 352.88 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 352.88 and 222.80 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 352.88 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/352.88 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 352.88 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 78,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,622.23/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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