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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 349.13 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 349.13 and 226.95 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 349.13 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/349.13 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 349.13 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 79,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235.05/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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