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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 350.78 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 350.78 and 226.47 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 350.78 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/350.78 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 350.78 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 79,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440.01/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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