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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 323.34 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 323.34 and 229.81 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 323.34 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/323.34 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 323.34 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 74,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,306.77/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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