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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 347.21 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 347.21 and 223.37 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 347.21 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/347.21 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 347.21 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 77,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,556.30/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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