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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 349.59 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 349.59 and 223.47 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 349.59 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/349.59 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 349.59 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 78,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,122.88/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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