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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 347.84 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 347.84 and 223.13 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 347.84 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/347.84 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 347.84 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 77,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,613.54/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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