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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 348.72 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 348.72 and 226.40 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 348.72 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/348.72 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 348.72 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 78,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,950.21/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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