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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 348.85 and 229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 348.85 and 229.17 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 348.85 = 229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/348.85 = 229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 348.85 × 229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 79,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945.95/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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