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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 349.98 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 349.98 and 230.76 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 349.98 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/349.98 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 349.98 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 80,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,761.38/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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