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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.56 and 226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.56 and 226.30 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.56 = 226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.56 = 226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.56 × 226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 78,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,879.13/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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