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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 349.74 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 349.74 and 232.20 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 349.74 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/349.74 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 349.74 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 81,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,209.63/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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