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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.44 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.44 and 225.56 is: 337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.44 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.44 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.44 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 78,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,143.01/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.94

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