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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 347.94 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 347.94 and 225.81 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 347.94 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/347.94 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 347.94 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 78,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,568.33/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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