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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 349.34 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 349.34 and 224.13 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 349.34 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/349.34 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 349.34 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 78,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,297.57/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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