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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 356.13 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 356.13 and 222.21 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 356.13 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/356.13 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 356.13 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 79,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,135.65/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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