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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.66 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.66 and 224.16 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.66 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.66 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.66 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 78,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,155.63/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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