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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 349.79 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 349.79 and 225.72 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 349.79 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/349.79 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 349.79 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 78,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,953.47/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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