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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 349.50 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 349.50 and 226.83 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 349.50 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/349.50 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 349.50 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 79,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,277.09/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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