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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 350.30 and 225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 350.30 and 225.85 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 350.30 = 225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/350.30 = 225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 350.30 × 225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 79,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,115.26/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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