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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 349.05 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 349.05 and 226.62 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 349.05 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/349.05 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 349.05 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 79,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,101.71/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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