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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 347.05 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 347.05 and 223.90 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 347.05 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/347.05 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 347.05 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 77,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,704.50/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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