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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.32, 347.89 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.32, 347.89 and 229 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.32 : 347.89 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.32/347.89 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.32x = 347.89 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.32x = 79,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,666.81/233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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