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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.78, 347.15 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.78, 347.15 and 229.68 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.78 : 347.15 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.78/347.15 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.78x = 347.15 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.78x = 79,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733.41/232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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