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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.10 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.10 and 228.90 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.10 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.10 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.10 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 80,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,137.89/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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