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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.80 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.80 and 224.85 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.80 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.80 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.80 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 78,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,426.56/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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