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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 351.18 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 351.18 and 225.75 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 351.18 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/351.18 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 351.18 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 79,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278.89/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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