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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 348.63 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 348.63 and 226.92 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 348.63 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/348.63 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 348.63 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 79,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111.12/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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