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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.32, 350.52 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.32, 350.52 and 224.12 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.32 : 350.52 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.32/350.52 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.32x = 350.52 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.32x = 78,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,558.54/233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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