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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 350.30 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 350.30 and 228.05 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 350.30 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/350.30 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 350.30 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 79,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,884.16/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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