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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 349.11 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 349.11 and 225.36 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 349.11 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/349.11 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 349.11 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 78,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,675.43/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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