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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 349.38 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 349.38 and 226.08 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 349.38 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/349.38 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 349.38 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 78,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,987.83/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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