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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 349.08 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 349.08 and 224.62 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 349.08 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/349.08 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 349.08 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 78,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,410.35/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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