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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.21, 345.58 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.21, 345.58 and 223.57 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.21 : 345.58 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.21/345.58 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.21x = 345.58 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.21x = 77,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,261.32/232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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