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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 346.68 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 346.68 and 225.36 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 346.68 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/346.68 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 346.68 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 78,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,127.80/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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