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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.50 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.50 and 226.92 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.50 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.50 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.50 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 79,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,308.54/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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