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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 346.51 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 346.51 and 224.29 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 346.51 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/346.51 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 346.51 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 77,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,719.44/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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