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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.04 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.04 and 224.72 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.04 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.04 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.04 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 78,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660.99/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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