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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 348.96 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 348.96 and 223.68 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 348.96 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/348.96 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 348.96 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 78,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,055.37/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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