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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 347.94 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 347.94 and 226.56 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 347.94 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/347.94 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 347.94 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 78,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,829.29/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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