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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.46, 344.45 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.46, 344.45 and 223.86 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.46 : 344.45 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.46/344.45 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.46x = 344.45 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.46x = 77,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,110.43/231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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