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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 356.21 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 356.21 and 222.69 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 356.21 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/356.21 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 356.21 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 79,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323.29/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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