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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.32, 350.12 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.32, 350.12 and 229.24 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.32 : 350.12 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.32/350.12 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.32x = 350.12 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.32x = 80,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,261.51/233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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