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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 347.63 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 347.63 and 225.18 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 347.63 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/347.63 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 347.63 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 78,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,278.20/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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