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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 346.12 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 346.12 and 226.46 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 346.12 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/346.12 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 346.12 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 78,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,382.34/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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