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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 344.50 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 344.50 and 223.38 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 344.50 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/344.50 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 344.50 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 76,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,953.85/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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