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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 349.28 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 349.28 and 229.13 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 349.28 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/349.28 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 349.28 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 80,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,029.80/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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