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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.36 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.36 and 225.32 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.36 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.36 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.36 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 78,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,943.12/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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