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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 348.93 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 348.93 and 224.25 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 348.93 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/348.93 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 348.93 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 78,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,247.55/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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