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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 347.94 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 347.94 and 226.02 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 347.94 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/347.94 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 347.94 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 78,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,641.38/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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