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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 353.87 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 353.87 and 222.54 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 353.87 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/353.87 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 353.87 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 78,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,749.12/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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