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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 346.68 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 346.68 and 224.08 is: 336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 346.68 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/346.68 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 346.68 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 77,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,684.05/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.12

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