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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 346.58 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 346.58 and 225.08 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 346.58 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/346.58 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 346.58 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 78,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,008.23/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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