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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 348.64 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 348.64 and 228.18 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 348.64 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/348.64 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 348.64 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 79,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552.68/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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